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Delta County approves up to $33,000 for Pioneer Trail kayak kiosk, contingent on funding
Summary
The Delta County board approved buying an eight-unit, third‑party kayak kiosk for Pioneer Trail Park with a not-to-exceed cost of $33,000; the county will use park funds and pursue grant reimbursement and will receive 30% of vendor profits and membership kickbacks.
Delta County commissioners voted May 19 to approve purchase of an eight‑unit, third‑party kayak kiosk for Pioneer Trail Park, authorizing county spending not to exceed $33,000 and contingency plans for grant reimbursement.
The kiosk model proposed by a Parks & Recreation presenter would be installed and operated by a private vendor (a Rent Fund Kayak Kiosk franchise). The vendor would handle maintenance, liability waivers and seasonal installation; the county would retain administrative control to disable the kiosk when river flow or safety conditions warrant. The county’s parks fund will cover upfront costs if necessary, and commissioners discussed seeking reimbursement from available grant funds before committing county balance.
The presenter described the unit as an 8‑kayak kiosk and said the vendor typically prices similar systems around $35,000 but had offered the county a $33,000 price. The vendor model returns revenue to the county: 30% of profit from kiosk operations, plus a per‑use or membership kickback tied to a $99 national membership option. The presenter said local contractors would be used for setup and seasonal teardown when possible.
Commissioners asked about equipment options (kayaks versus paddleboards), security and whether the vendor supplies life jackets and paddles; the presenter said the vendor can supply a combination of kayaks, paddleboards, PFDs and paddles and will require users to complete liability paperwork through the vendor’s app before unlocking equipment.
The motion approved authorizes spending not to exceed $33,000 from parks funds, contingent on final arrangements for grant reimbursement and vendor contract terms. The board directed staff to finalize contract language and to return if staff determines different costing or funding is required.
The kiosk is expected to offer low‑barrier water recreation, generate some revenue for the parks fund and be managed so county staff have an administrative on/off control tied to river flow and safety conditions.
